National Security Threat by Mike Peters Of Related Interest: --Why Did Boehner Make This Awkward Kiss Face at a Reporter? --GOP leaders set to swerve DHS off the cliff --Jackson Lee: GOP threatens to shut down Homeland Security --GOP’s shutdown mess a 'comedy of errors,’ Pelosi says --House Republicans Not Ready To Cave On DHS Funding Mike Peters is recognized … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: National Security Threat
The magic of dubbing: Mary Poppins Sings Death Metal (VIDEO)
I've always been fascinated with voice overs, cartoon voicing -- and movie dubbing. Early in sound film's history, movies studios were trying to figure out how to make a film in one language appeal to viewers who understood other languages. Hal Roach even had Laurel and Hardy re-film some shorts in Spanish (and French) using a few of the original actors, some native speakers … [Read more...] about The magic of dubbing: Mary Poppins Sings Death Metal (VIDEO)
Daryl Cagle Cartoon: GOP Threatens Dept of Homeland Security
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Make the deal with Iran
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is clearly right -- and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is wrong -- about the Iran nuclear negotiations. But the broader and more consequential question of Iran's place in the world is much more complicated. As I've written, I don't fault Netanyahu for aggressively defending Israel's interests as he sees them. Next week's … [Read more...] about Make the deal with Iran
Cartoon: The O’Reilly Fester
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Jihadi John Finally Identified: What We Know About Mohammed Emwazi
The masked Islamic State executioner known as ‘Jihadi John’, named earlier today by the Washington Post as Mohammed Emwazi, grew up in West London, wore Western clothes and graduated in computer science from Westminster University. Emwazi has appeared in seven confirmed execution videos, including those showing the beheadings of British aid workers Alan Henning and David… … [Read more...] about Jihadi John Finally Identified: What We Know About Mohammed Emwazi
CRONENBERG WEEK: Videodrome (1983)
4.5/5[icopyright one button toolbar] Some directors, such as Peter Weir, have disguised their sensibility behind a repertoire of work varied enough to be encapsulated by any film contained within it. Others develop an approach to filmmaking so distinctive that a single work bubbles to the surface as their ne plus ultra, a film with which their name becomes synonymous. For … [Read more...] about CRONENBERG WEEK: Videodrome (1983)
Jon Stewart Challenges Fox News to a “Lie-Off”
[icopyright one button toolbar] Jon Stewart challenges Fox News to a "lie-off" in response to their comments on the announcement of his leaving The Daily Show. Treat yourself to a classic. http://thedailyshow.cc.com/full-episodes/ag5hzd/february-25--2015---conan-o-brien Cross-posted from The Sensible … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Challenges Fox News to a “Lie-Off”
Seth Meyers Responds To Giuliani and Walker Regarding Obama’s Love For America
[icopyright one button toolbar] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkiHtDoKJkw It is never good for a politician to become a frequent punchline of the late night comedians. Seth Meyers had the above response to Rudy Giuliani’s false claim that Obama does not love America, along with Scott Walker's difficulty in responding to a question as to whether he agreed. (Media and … [Read more...] about Seth Meyers Responds To Giuliani and Walker Regarding Obama’s Love For America
US Jews brace for Netanyahu’s ‘ill-advised’ Congress speech (Guest Voice)
By accepting a Republican invitation to address the US Congress next week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not only upset the White House and the Democrats, he’s also rattled America’s largely liberal Jewish community. “Like an increasing number of American Jews, I want to make it clear that Netanyahu does not speak for me,” wrote… … [Read more...] about US Jews brace for Netanyahu’s ‘ill-advised’ Congress speech (Guest Voice)
Let’s cool relations with Israel until Netanyahu is gone
[icopyright one button toolbar] No more America v. Israel talk until we've dealt with the biggest issue for Americans as well as Israelis: the battle in both nations and around the globe of military-industrial interests versus the supporters of democracy and justice. At home, Bibi Netanyahu may be on his way out thanks to revelations of corruption in his personal and … [Read more...] about Let’s cool relations with Israel until Netanyahu is gone
West Must Absorb: For Islamic State, the ‘End of Days’ has Begun (de Volkskrant, The Netherlands)
[icopyright one button toolbar] When it comes to combating the Islamic State, what is the West missing? For de Volkskrant, author Adjiedj Bakas writes of what the word 'Caliphate' means to followers of so-called 'Caliph' Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: 'It is the duty of a caliph to conduct war and continue to conquer territory until a select group of chosen believers establish … [Read more...] about West Must Absorb: For Islamic State, the ‘End of Days’ has Begun (de Volkskrant, The Netherlands)
Memo To GOP Wingers: Keep Your Goddamned Religion Out Of My Life — And Government
[icopyright one button toolbar] A new study puts a face -- and a particularly ugly one at that -- on what was been increasingly obvious for many years: Christian conservatives, the folks who use their God like a cudgel to bludgeon we heathens with their neanderthal social agenda, exert an inordinate influence on the Republican Party even if their numbers are relatively … [Read more...] about Memo To GOP Wingers: Keep Your Goddamned Religion Out Of My Life — And Government
How Selma and women’s inequality got tangled at the Oscars
[icopyright one button toolbar] I am southern, southwest-Georgia-southern. My Oscar night boycott arose in part because of the Academy's shameful treatment of Selma. But I have also grown weary of the uphill battle for equality for women of all colors. My husband and I saw Selma on the heels of the electrifying, Tony-award winning play, All The Way, which explored LBJ's … [Read more...] about How Selma and women’s inequality got tangled at the Oscars
Chicago’s Rahm-Chuy Show
CHICAGO -- The mayor is proud to tout his work expanding access to pre-kindergarten programs, raising the minimum wage, and making two years of community college available to everybody. He talks admiringly about his city's ethnic diversity and stresses his commitment to making it a place where "every resident in every neighborhood has a fair shot at success." This is … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Rahm-Chuy Show
Kerry Blasts Netanyahu: He’s ‘Wrong’ On Iran Deal Like He Was On Iraq War
[icopyright one button toolbar] As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes yet another move that suggests he is all but openly and actively allied with the Republican Party, it's now clear that the gloves are now nearly off in the Obama administration. Secretary of State John Kerry was exceedingly blunt in comments before Congress about Netanyahu's past judgement … [Read more...] about Kerry Blasts Netanyahu: He’s ‘Wrong’ On Iran Deal Like He Was On Iraq War
Cartoon: Giuiliani
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Up to John Boehner now: Thaw In The Senate On DHS Funding
A Thaw In The Senate On DHS Funding WASHINGTON -- The Senate logjam blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security was finally broken Wednesday afternoon. The Senate voted 98 to 2 to allow a funding bill for DHS to move forward with the Friday shutdown deadline looming, finally clearing a procedural hurdle that has blocked the measure for weeks. The Senate leadership … [Read more...] about Up to John Boehner now: Thaw In The Senate On DHS Funding
Ghostbusters 3 Plot Inspired By Walking Dead; Director Paul Feig Wants To “Make Comedy Really Scary”
In an odd bit of horror synergy, comedy director Paul Feig, currently busy at work on the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot/remake/sequel/something, appeared on the popular The Walking Dead aftershow special, The Talking Dead. Paul Feig, director of comedy hits like The Heat and Bridesmaids, has previously stated that his goal for the upcoming Ghostbusters 3 is to… … [Read more...] about Ghostbusters 3 Plot Inspired By Walking Dead; Director Paul Feig Wants To “Make Comedy Really Scary”
Cartoon: Bill O’Reilly
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